Orem, UT Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permit

Hens allowed

Yes, hens are allowed on single-family lots of 5,000 sq ft or more with no permit; the number depends on lot size.

The lot size table covers single-family lots under 1 acre: 5,000 sq ft 2, 7,000 sq ft 3, 8,000 sq ft 4, 9,000 sq ft 5, 10,000 sq ft 6, 20,000 sq ft 10, 30,000 sq ft 12. Hens may roam only in an enclosed rear yard, and slaughtering chickens is prohibited. On 1 acre or more, poultry pens must be 40 ft from your own house and 85 ft from any neighboring house.

Hen limit

Based on lot size: 2 hens on 5,000 sq ft, up to 12 hens on 30,000 sq ft; 20 poultry per acre on lots of 1 acre or more

Roosters

Banned (hens only)

Permit

None stated

Coop placement

Coop or chicken tractor at least 10 ft from all property lines and not in the front yard

Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.

Read the official Orem rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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